M-800 carputer install

Bumble Beast · 28th March 2010, 01:02

Oh, That means that its soldered into the Motherboard. If you're looking for better frame rates. Get a micro ATX motherboard and a powerful CPU to go with it.

gigy · 28th March 2010, 09:55

may be you can upgrade to this mini itx board for performance.

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kingofmyworld · 28th March 2010, 10:33

@gigy : Are these things good at performance? How are the reviews for this board? Did you check its performance personally?

gigy · 28th March 2010, 10:41

DFI as a brand of motherboard makers is very reputed, so i dont think there is any need to worry about its performance.
i have not bought it as all my setups were AMD based

Bumble Beast · 29th March 2010, 01:40

You will need a processor to be used with the motherboard and yes the DFI have an excellent range of motherboards.
But gigy dont you think going G31 will be a cheaper and better option? as the full potential of the P55 will not be utilized in the car PC.

Dunno, I would recommend going for Intel E5300 + Gigabyte G31 and overclock the E5300 to 3.8Ghz and Enjoy

gigy · 29th March 2010, 18:32

I have only suggested a locally available powerful board for carputer standards, which can go in same mounting of previous board.
G31 + any green core2duo is also an option if there is space for larger motherboard. the PSU will finally decide.

kingofmyworld · 29th March 2010, 19:56

I have lots of space in my cabinet. Even the regular size board will go in easily, I'm using a 160watt PSU so will the G31 be able to perform well with it?

gigy · 29th March 2010, 23:22

you can use this site to calculate the power consumption and decide on what is to be chosen.
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kingofmyworld · 30th March 2010, 00:55

^That sure is a helpful site mate, Thanks for the link, I'm having my exams in 2 day so once I'm done with them, I'll be doing some engine mods as well as the mother board upgrade thing.

kingofmyworld · 16th May 2010, 14:59

finally ordered a globalsat gps receiver. It's in transit and its gonna reach by the end of this month hopefully. I'm going for a drive to my native after I get the GPS but now I have a problem. I cant find my native place route info in the destinator maps I have right now. But I found route info and all in google earth.

So my question here is that, Can google earth work based on the globalsat gps receiver? Did any one try using google earth with the globalsat receiver?

ST7677 · 22nd May 2010, 12:18

If Globsat GPS supports generic gps protocol like NMEA then it will work. I think it does, but pl check.

IMO, you shoul be worried about power consumption. M800 battery and alternator both have their limitations. A c2d proc. With a atx mobo will consume about 4 times more power and genrate more heat, ie more power for cooling fans! + your AC.

You might kill your alternator prematurely by over loading it.
So pl do the pwr calculations correctly before deciding.

mercedised · 14th June 2010, 15:50

Nice.
A few questions:
1) Does the powersupply straightly connects to the battery? If not then please explain a little of how it is connected?
2) I own a HU that supports 'Audio IN' can I straightly plonk a cable from my PC sound card to the Audio IN of HU through an RF cable.
3) Any voltage converter needed or the PSU operates on 12V only.

kingofmyworld · 14th June 2010, 20:25

1) Yes, Positive and ground goes directly to your batter, The REM signal cable goes into your ignition.
2)Aaah, Give it a try. It may work. Not sure.
3)No converter needed if you use an automobile powersupply.

mercedised · 14th June 2010, 23:09

Thanks for the Humble reply. Apart, I have a few more queries, Please try to answer them:

1) Why does we should use a 14AWG or 16AWG wire when the PSU or other components does'nt use higher amperage current.

2) At which places fuses must be placed?

3) Can I use my default screen as monitor? (This screen is used currently for watching movies by HU?) I know that this way I will have to use a keyboard and a mouse. But, I am ok with that.

4) From where did you purchased the PSU? and How much? How can I order it?

5) Which Clip's(used at wire ends for connecting with PSU and other components) should be buyed for joining effectively and Did you did the wiring yourself? Can a ordinary man with Okay! electronics knoweldge do that? (I use to open and try repair my home appliances myself.)

5) I hope that I have not exceeded your answering limits.

Once again a commendable job done by you.

kingofmyworld · 14th June 2010, 23:26

HAHA, Not a problem dude, I'll answer any number of questions.

1) Safety issues.
2) Close to the battery.
3) Yes you can, But it'll be very hectic and a big fuss to use a keyboard and a mouse while driving. Trust me, You wont like it.
4) I got that through ebay.com. You can search for one on ebay.com.
5) All clips and wires will be supplied along with the PSU so you dont have to worrry about that.

Common man can do the wiring easily. You just have to read the manual twice before you start. And yes, I did all the wiring part myself.

28th March 2010, 01:02	#76
Bumble Beast BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 116 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Oh, That means that its soldered into the Motherboard. If you're looking for better frame rates. Get a micro ATX motherboard and a powerful CPU to go with it.
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28th March 2010, 09:55	#77
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	may be you can upgrade to this mini itx board for performance. LANPARTY MI P55-T36 Expansion Slots
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28th March 2010, 10:33	#78
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	@gigy : Are these things good at performance? How are the reviews for this board? Did you check its performance personally?
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28th March 2010, 10:41	#79
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	DFI as a brand of motherboard makers is very reputed, so i dont think there is any need to worry about its performance. i have not bought it as all my setups were AMD based
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29th March 2010, 01:40	#80
Bumble Beast BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 116 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	You will need a processor to be used with the motherboard and yes the DFI have an excellent range of motherboards. But gigy dont you think going G31 will be a cheaper and better option? as the full potential of the P55 will not be utilized in the car PC. Dunno, I would recommend going for Intel E5300 + Gigabyte G31 and overclock the E5300 to 3.8Ghz and Enjoy
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29th March 2010, 18:32	#81
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	I have only suggested a locally available powerful board for carputer standards, which can go in same mounting of previous board. G31 + any green core2duo is also an option if there is space for larger motherboard. the PSU will finally decide.
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29th March 2010, 19:56	#82
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	I have lots of space in my cabinet. Even the regular size board will go in easily, I'm using a 160watt PSU so will the G31 be able to perform well with it?
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29th March 2010, 23:22	#83
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	you can use this site to calculate the power consumption and decide on what is to be chosen. eXtreme Outer Vision - eXtreme tools for computer enthusiasts
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30th March 2010, 00:55	#84
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	^That sure is a helpful site mate, Thanks for the link, I'm having my exams in 2 day so once I'm done with them, I'll be doing some engine mods as well as the mother board upgrade thing.
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16th May 2010, 14:59	#85
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	finally ordered a globalsat gps receiver. It's in transit and its gonna reach by the end of this month hopefully. I'm going for a drive to my native after I get the GPS but now I have a problem. I cant find my native place route info in the destinator maps I have right now. But I found route info and all in google earth. So my question here is that, Can google earth work based on the globalsat gps receiver? Did any one try using google earth with the globalsat receiver?
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22nd May 2010, 12:18	#86
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	If Globsat GPS supports generic gps protocol like NMEA then it will work. I think it does, but pl check. IMO, you shoul be worried about power consumption. M800 battery and alternator both have their limitations. A c2d proc. With a atx mobo will consume about 4 times more power and genrate more heat, ie more power for cooling fans! + your AC. You might kill your alternator prematurely by over loading it. So pl do the pwr calculations correctly before deciding.
	() Thanks

14th June 2010, 15:50	#87
mercedised Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 353 Times View My Garage	Nice. A few questions: 1) Does the powersupply straightly connects to the battery? If not then please explain a little of how it is connected? 2) I own a HU that supports 'Audio IN' can I straightly plonk a cable from my PC sound card to the Audio IN of HU through an RF cable. 3) Any voltage converter needed or the PSU operates on 12V only.
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14th June 2010, 20:25	#88
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	1) Yes, Positive and ground goes directly to your batter, The REM signal cable goes into your ignition. 2)Aaah, Give it a try. It may work. Not sure. 3)No converter needed if you use an automobile powersupply.
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14th June 2010, 23:09	#89
mercedised Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 353 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the Humble reply. Apart, I have a few more queries, Please try to answer them: 1) Why does we should use a 14AWG or 16AWG wire when the PSU or other components does'nt use higher amperage current. 2) At which places fuses must be placed? 3) Can I use my default screen as monitor? (This screen is used currently for watching movies by HU?) I know that this way I will have to use a keyboard and a mouse. But, I am ok with that. 4) From where did you purchased the PSU? and How much? How can I order it? 5) Which Clip's(used at wire ends for connecting with PSU and other components) should be buyed for joining effectively and Did you did the wiring yourself? Can a ordinary man with Okay! electronics knoweldge do that? (I use to open and try repair my home appliances myself.) 5) I hope that I have not exceeded your answering limits. Once again a commendable job done by you. Last edited by mercedised : 14th June 2010 at 23:12.
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14th June 2010, 23:26	#90
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	HAHA, Not a problem dude, I'll answer any number of questions. 1) Safety issues. 2) Close to the battery. 3) Yes you can, But it'll be very hectic and a big fuss to use a keyboard and a mouse while driving. Trust me, You wont like it. 4) I got that through ebay.com. You can search for one on ebay.com. 5) All clips and wires will be supplied along with the PSU so you dont have to worrry about that. Common man can do the wiring easily. You just have to read the manual twice before you start. And yes, I did all the wiring part myself.
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